9:43 PM ET Another weekend of headlines, golazos and unpredictable finishes across Europe’s biggest leagues. From AC Milan securing the first derby win of the Serie A season to fans, coaches and players raging at VAR in the Premier League, there was no shortage of drama. ESPN correspondents Rob Dawson, Alex Kirkland, Julien Laurens, James

Sep 2, 2022 Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. – How VAR

5:00 AM ET Sophie Lawson WIENER NEUSTADT, Austria — A goal in each half in Austria was more than enough for England, when the newly crowned European Champions returned to competitive action with a 2-0 win that secured their berth at the 2023 World Cup with a match to spare in their qualification group. England’s

10:49 AM ET Associated Press Organisers of the World Cup in Qatar have finalised a policy to serve beer with alcohol to soccer fans at stadiums and fan zones in the Muslim-majority country. FIFA said Saturday fans will be allowed to buy Budweiser beer with alcohol within the eight stadium compounds — though not at

1:28 PM ET Alex KirklandESPN FC MADRID — Real Madrid continued their red-hot start to the season as goals from Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo were enough to see the defending LaLiga champions past Real Betis at the Bernabeu on Saturday. – Report: Madrid 2-1 Betis | LaLiga table | Upcoming fixtures Carlo Ancelotti’s team have

9:27 AM ET Adam Snavely Finally, we’ve reached the end of the summer transfer window. We’ve laughed. We’ve cried. We’ve wondered, “Why in the name of Ronaldinho’s gold Tiempos are Manchester City signing Manuel Akanji?” 2 Related But like it or not, your club’s team sheet is now what it’s going to look like for

Sep 1, 2022 Merritt Paulson owns the Portland Timbers/Thorns with his father, former U.S. Secretary of Treasury Hank Paulson. Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In August 2019, Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson engaged in an effort to dissuade Paul Riley from applying for the manager’s job with the U.S. women’s national team. This came almost

9:35 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City were forced into the transfer market to sign Manuel Akanji over fears about Aymeric Laporte‘s fitness. City completed the €17.5 million signing of Akanji from Borussia Dortmund on deadline day. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) And Guardiola said the decision

5:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent As Erik ten Hag sat down for his news conference at Manchester United‘s Carrington training ground on Wednesday afternoon, he told reporters he wasn’t in a position to talk much about prospective new €95 million signing Antony until the paperwork was completed. His smile, though, said everything. By that point,

Aug 31, 2022 U.S. men’s national team striker Ricardo Pepi has joined Dutch Eredivisie club Groningen on a season-long loan deal from Augsburg, the clubs confirmed Wednesday. There was not expected to be an option to make the transfer permanent included in the deal. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) Pepi, 19,